OGDENSBURG -- The “River Shiver Festival” continues this weekend with the “Battle of Ogdensburg,” pond hockey, a 5k run, and snow golf among featured events.

History buffs will be sure to check of “The Battle of Ogdensburg” events Feb. 22-23 featuring a battle reenactment, music from the era and discussions with local author John Austin, DeKalb.

Soldiers will fill the City streets at 1:30 p.m. Saturday to reenact the battles that occurred in 1812.

Saturday’s street battle follows the first part of the Feb. 22, 1813 attack. The re-enactment begins at near the intersection of Water and Franklin, proceeds south on Franklin to Washington and then west to Caroline Street.

On Caroline, the battle heads south to Ford, and turns west to end at State Street.

Following the 1:30 p.m. action through downtown streets, young and old can warm up in the library at 3 p.m. to listen to a concert of songs from the War of 1812 courtesy of musician Dave Ruch and enjoy the Winter Ball of English Country-Dance at the AmVets, 215 Ford St., at 7:30 p.m.

The battle continues Sunday afternoon as the action moves to Van Rennselear Point for the finale of the battle at 1:30 p.m., when Forsyth’s Rifles withdrew to Sacket’s Harbor.

Other activities on Saturday include colonial toys and games for children as well as DeKalb author, John Austin, who will discuss and sign his book “St. Lawrence County in the War of 1812.”

For event information, contact Tim at 528-2817.

The Kid’s Place, 303 Washington St., will offer free event themed days throughout the festival.

Children can play “snow golf” on Feb. 22.

They will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. on the weekend. Activities will be on-going each day with no set times and participants can stay for as long as they wish.

A “Snolf” tournament to benefit the SPCA will tee off at 9 a.m. and run until 4 p.m. on Feb. 22 at Knights of Columbus and Father Martin Field near the Boys and Girls Club.

Entertainment and food will be available. Prizes will be awarded to the best team.

A bridal expo will round out events on Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 120 Commerce Park Drive and is sponsored by the Ogdensburg Zonta Club.

For more information, contact the chamber office at 393-3620 or info@ogdensburgny.com.